Our parish of Chilmark: St Margaret of Antioch is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Ken Brown, tel 07587 121954, email [email protected] or our Licensed Lay Minister Canon Judy Anderson, tel 01747 873142, email [email protected] OR the Diocesan Safeguarding Department on 01722 438651, email [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers Suzy Futcher (Mon-Thursday) tel 07500 664800, email [email protected] or Jem Carter (Tues- Friday), tel 07469 857888, email [email protected]
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.